Best places in February
Destinations ranked by overall draw and how well February fits each.
Best picks for February
Thailand
The complete package for warm-climate travel.
Mexico
Mexico City is world-class. Add the coast, ruins, and food culture.
The Alps
The ski and alpine benchmark — every other mountain range is measured against this.
Australia
Vast, varied, relaxed. Reef, Sydney, and proper wilderness in one.
Iceland
Geysers, glaciers, northern lights, hot springs.
New Zealand
Fjords, volcanoes, glaciers, beaches — in one country.
Singapore
The best two days you can spend between flights — or on their own.
Switzerland
The most concentrated mountain scenery in Europe — and you'll pay for it.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai and Abu Dhabi: superlatives, desert, and a stopover worth a few days of its own.
Argentina
Buenos Aires has the best steakhouses and nightlife in South America.
Austria
The Alps done properly — skiing, hiking, and Vienna for the culture.
Brazil
A continent of a country. Pick two or three things and commit.
Trending in February
Underrated spots having a moment this February.
Colombia
Medellin is one of the most exciting cities in the world right now.
Maldives
One island, one resort, almost nothing to do. That is the point.
Norway
Fjords, northern lights, midnight sun — utterly unlike anywhere else.
Sweden
Island-strewn cities in summer, aurora and snow in the far north.
Skip in February
Off-season for these places — rainy, too hot, or limited access.
Frequently asked
Where's best to go on holiday in February?
Thailand leads our February list — The complete package for warm-climate travel. For a holiday you also want Thailand or Mexico; the full ranking above is sorted by how well February fits each place.
Where's the best place to travel in February?
Thailand. The complete package for warm-climate travel. February is peak season there.
Where should I avoid in February?
Places like Greece, Bali, Indonesia, Croatia are off-season — rainy, too hot, or limited access. Worth checking the calendar on the destination page before you book.
What's a good budget destination in February?
Thailand, Mexico, Argentina all sit in the budget-to-mid range and work well in February.
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